Enrolling in Overlapping or Back-to-Back Classes

Students who wish to enroll in overlapping or back-to-back classes must complete the “Class Time Conflict Approval Request” form. Completing the form requires the approval of both instructors involved in a class time conflict. Without written permission, students will not be allowed to register for classes that are separated by less than one minute or overlap in the time they are offered. Verbal permission will not allow the student to register.

If the classes overlap, students cannot register unless they have an approved “Class Time Conflict Approval Request” form. If the classes are back-to-back or if the class starts the same minute as another class ends, the system will allow the student to register but students are expected to follow this policy.

This policy applies to all online and in-person classes with scheduled meetings that overlap. The policy also applies to Twin Cities back-to-back classes regardless of whether they are online or in person. Online classes without scheduled meetings (asynchronous) do not overlap or present travel time issues and are exempt from this policy.

Students may contact their instructors to request additional time. Instructors may evaluate individual circumstances and be flexible with policy around arrival time. Students may also contact their advisors for assistance. In addition, students with mobility issues may be eligible for reasonable accommodations for disability facilitated by their campus Disability Resource Center. Advisors may consider priority registration when students' circumstances require specific scheduling and/or greater travel time between classes.

Students are not prohibited from registering for off-campus classes immediately before or after on-campus classes, but they should consider how much time it would realistically take to get off-campus and/or back to campus in time for another class before they register. If in doubt, they may consult with the class instructors.